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St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores remain beacons of hope
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is proud to operate some of the oldest thrift stores throughout western Kentucky. The Society continually works to maintain an up-to-date, pleasing and modern atmosphere in their retail spaces.
Holy Name student shines the light of hope for the jubilee
In anticipation of Jubilee of Hope 2025, Fr. Richard Meredith, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Henderson, commissioned a young, up-and-coming artist, Maverick Hillyard, to create the artwork for a St. Lucy prayer card.
Ursuline Sisters honored at Brescia centennial event
Brescia University in Owensboro kicked off its centennial year by honoring the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph with a program and reception in Duffy Auditorium on Jan. 27, 2025.
Fifteen years of grace: Bishop Medley’s diocesan ministry over the years
On Feb. 10, 2025, Bishop William F. Medley will celebrate his 15th anniversary of episcopal ordination, when he was made the bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky.
While on Italy pilgrimage, Passionist oblates visit with mother president
As Passionist oblates, as soon as Monica Rhodes and her sister, Dottie Pogue, knew that they would be going on a pilgrimage to Italy along with their other sister, Susie Boarman, they began making plans to visit a special friend in Lucca, Italy.
‘Never too late for God’s people’
The year 2024 ended with a great blessing with the wedding of the 13 couples of Myanmar Catholic Community at Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green, Ky., on Dec. 28.
‘She’s a dandy!’ – Owensboro couple married 75 years shares the secret to a long, happy marriage
Lester and Helen Schaick recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary with a celebration for family at Cedarhurst Senior Living, where they both now live.
‘Walking with them on the journey’
As the new spiritual director for a Catholic adoption and foster support ministry, Fr. Christopher Kight sees himself as “bringing the Good News of the Gospel to people who have experienced suffering on so many levels.”
Baby box installed in Madisonville, providing safe space for newborns
On Dec. 16, 2024, Knights of Columbus Council 11132 Father Gerald Glahn Council participated in the dedication of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Madisonville Fire Department’s Station 4 location.
Priests gather for annual convocation
From Jan. 13-16, the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered for their annual convocation at Saint Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad, Ind. The gathering provided the presbyterate an opportunity for formation and to build community with their fellow priests.
